Terumo BCT's Northern Ireland plant to expand into R&D

Terumo BCT is adding research and development capabilities to its Northern Ireland facility that makes blood therapy and transfusion products. "Global demand for our products is increasing and the R&D activities in particular will enable us to tap into the skills and research base in order to develop new products and processes that will increase competitiveness and maintain our reputation for quality excellence," said Troy Deppey, an executive with Terumo BCT.